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Ugly second inning dooms Braves in Game 2 loss to Astros

10/27/21 - Houston - Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman reacts after grounding out to end the top of the seventh inning as Houston Astros fans cheer in game 2 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Wednesday October 27, 2021, in Houston, Tx. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com
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‘Let’s Split’ – Atlanta Braves World Series section in today’s ePaper
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Houston Astros centerfielder Jose Siri (26) reacts after scoring a run ahead of the tag by Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (54) after a single by catcher Martin Maldonado during the second inning in game 2 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Wednesday. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com
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Houston Astros centerfielder Jose Siri (26) reacts after scoring a run ahead of the tag by Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (54) after a single by catcher Martin Maldonado during the second inning in game 2 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Wednesday. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com
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